Influenza e Coinvolgimento - Avere un effetto

Scopri come i modi di dire inglesi come "take a toll on" e "strike a note" si riferiscono all'avere un effetto in inglese.

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to [leave] a (sour|bad) taste in {one's} [mouth] [Frase]

to leave a lasting negative effect on someone

Ex: I think we all felt he 'd been treated very unfairly and it left a bad taste in our mouths .

to [take] {sth} on the chin [Frase]

to experience a lot of problems, setbacks, damages, etc., as a result of something

Ex: The company took it on the chin as a symbol of the system in the Sixties .

to [take] a toll on {sb/sth} [Frase]

to have a severe negative effect on someone or something, in a way that lasts for a long time

Ex: The stress of the demanding job was taking a toll on her health , leading to exhaustion and frequent illnesses .

to [do] good [Frase]

to perform actions or engage in behavior that is beneficial, helpful, or morally upright, often with the intention of making a positive impact on others or the world

Ex: She volunteers at the local shelter to do good and help those in need .

to [turn] {one's} head [Frase]

to have an influence on how someone behaves, particularly by making them seem too important or proud

Ex: The praise and recognition turned his head , leading him to adopt an attitude of superiority and self-importance .

to [have] a part (to play|) in {sth} [Frase]

to be an important factor in something

Ex: As a team leader, she has a part in making crucial decisions that affect the project's outcome.

to [cut] both ways [Frase]

(of a process or action) to have two opposite effects, particularly a good and a bad one

Ex: His decision to reduce expenses cut both ways ; it saved money but also resulted in staff layoffs .

(bad|rotten) apple [Frase]

a person who causes trouble for others in a group and has a bad influence on them

Ex: Unfortunately , one bad apple in the team 's leadership led to a decline in the group 's overall morale and productivity .

vicious (circle|cycle) [sostantivo]

circolo vizioso

Ex: His chronic procrastination created a vicious circle , as missed deadlines led to stress , and stress further hindered his ability to meet deadlines .

La sua cronica procrastinazione ha creato un circolo vizioso, poiché le scadenze mancate hanno portato a stress, e lo stress ha ulteriormente ostacolato la sua capacità di rispettare le scadenze.

to [have] a horse in (the|this|that) race [Frase]

to not have any personal gains in a particular situation

Ex: Being a private institution we 're not tied to any state funding , so we do n't have a horse in that race .

to [course] through {one's} (veins|blood) [Frase]

to feel or experience something intensely, particularly an emotion or sensation

Ex: The spirit of adventure courses through his veins , and he 's always seeking new experiences .

to [leave] {one's} mark [Frase]

to have a powerful and lasting effect on someone or something

Ex: Years of war have left their mark on these pretty islands .

to [go|be] hand in hand [Frase]

(of two things) to be closely connected to one another, particularly in a way that one of them causes the occurrence of another

Ex: In a loving relationship , trust and emotional support are hand in hand , creating a strong bond between partners .

ripple effect [sostantivo]

effetto a catena

Ex: His act of kindness is creating a ripple effect , inspiring others to pay it forward .

Il suo atto di gentilezza sta creando un effetto a catena, ispirando gli altri a fare altrettanto.

to [strike] a note [Frase]

to behave in a way that expresses a particular attitude or feeling

Ex: At the end of her speech , she struck a note of warning about the risks involved in the project .

to [make] inroads (into|on) {sth} [Frase]

to have a significant impact or influence on something

Ex: By the 1950s, television had made great inroads into the territory of the news magazines.

to [cut] (no|little|much) ice with {sb} [Frase]

non costringere qualcuno a cambiare idea o decisione

Ex: He won the Nobel Peace Prize, but this cut little ice at home.

exception that proves the rule [Frase]

rare or unusual cases that confirm the validity or effectiveness of a commonly accepted general principle or practice

Ex: The fact that we rarely have traffic jams on this road is the exception that proves the rule of efficient traffic management .

a stroke of {sth} [Frase]

qualsiasi attività fisica

Ex: Her ingenious idea was a stroke of genius , revolutionizing the way we approach the problem .

to [do] a job on {sb/sth} [Frase]

to harm or negatively affect someone or something

Ex: The harsh criticism in the media really did a job on the actor 's confidence .

to [break] the spell [Frase]

to end the influence or control that someone or something has over another person

Ex: After years of therapy , she finally managed to break the spell her traumatic past had cast over her .

to [make] history [Frase]

to do something important that will be remembered for a long time

Ex: The discovery of penicillin by Alexander Fleming helped to make history in the field of medicine .

Influenza e Coinvolgimento
Avere un effetto	Il motivo per cui	Risultati e Conseguenze	Persuasion
Inversione di una situazione	Change	Involvement	Non coinvolgimento
Ending	Importanza & Non importanza	Priority	Elementi principali